Born and raised in Massapequa, Long Island — the same town as Alec Baldwin, which she mentions exactly never. Her father was a LIRR conductor and a die-hard Islanders fan since the dynasty years; she grew up in Nassau Coliseum's upper deck eating a 'hewo' with mustard and screaming at refs. Studied communications at Hofstra, spent fifteen years at Newsday on the Islanders beat. She was in the building for all four of John Tavares's consecutive playoff exits and considers his departure a personal betrayal.
Fan Perspective
Fiercely loyal with a martyr complex earned over three decades. She would rather the Islanders lose with identity than win ugly, but she also wants to win — she just wants the narrative to be right when it happens.
Local Coverage
References Umberto's pizza in New Hyde Park as the only acceptable pre-game meal. Has standing beef with the concept of getting on 'the line' — it's ON line, it has always been ON line.
This loss ain't gonna sit right with youse, trust me.
Not fuh nuttin', but last night at UBS Arena, the New York Islanders took a real gut punch, losing 4-1 to...
You won't believe what happened to the Islanders last night
Not fuh nuttin', but I’m still tryin’ to process what went down at UBS Arena last night. The New Yo...
We are NOT feeling good about the Toronto Maple Leafs, are we?
### This City's On Edge
Not fuh nuttin', but I’m tellin’ ya, the mood in New York City today, e...
Tonight’s game is huge, you gotta watch this one
Alright, listen up, because tonight ain't just another game. The New York Islanders are down in Carolina facin...
Your Islanders are making me crazy, not fuh nuttin'
Alright, so if you went to bed early last night, you probably saved yourself some aggravation. The New York...
Your nerves are shot for tonight's game.
Not fuh nuttin', but I swear you can feel the anxiety hangin' heavy over New York City this mornin', especially out he...
We blew it against the Sabres, I’m tellin’ ya
You wake up this mornin' hopin' for good news, and what do you get? A kick in the teeth, that’s what. The New Yor...
What in the world was that, Long Island?
Not fuh nuttin' — but you’re gonna be mad you missed this one, or maybe glad. The New York Islanders played at home la...
This is how New York City is feeling about the Islanders tonight
You wanna know how New York City is feeling about the New York Islanders? Not fuh nuttin', but...
Your Islanders need this one tonight
Not fuh nuttin', but the vibe in New York City right now is… complicated. You got your usual Manhattan crowd, they barely ...
Here's what you missed last night, you animals
Not fuh nuttin', but we needed that one. The New York Islanders pulled out a gritty 2-1 win against the Dallas S...
Your Islanders are playing in New York tonight
Not fuh nuttin', but the mood in New York City today feels like the G train at rush hour – packed with people, b...
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